Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 154913)

JAMES R SMITH TRUCKING CO INC

U.S. DOT#: 154913

Address: 240 COUNTY ROAD 222
CULLMAN, AL 35055
Number of Vehicles: 39
Number of Drivers: 39
Number of Inspections: 65

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 09/27/2024 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 11/26/2001)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	18.8	21.4
Driver	0.0	6.0
Hazmat		4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 09/27/2024 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-175233
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	Yes	MC-175233

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 30, 2024

On-Road Performance
1.55 Measure	Not Public	0.05 Measure	3.48 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 28.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 65 with HOS Compliance Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 47 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 15 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 65 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 65 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 40


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2LC	Improper lane change	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
395.15(i)(5)	Onboard recording device does not display required information	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22H4	Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B1	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
393.11A1-CSURR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a)	Axle positioning parts defective/missing	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.43A-TPV	Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV	Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DCUV	Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC	Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV	Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Windshield wipers inoperative/defective	2	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	3	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1)	Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	2	2	0	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 65


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

8/22/2024	ALGUNB000796	AL	1202365	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
8/21/2024	AR5730000331	AR	1209817	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
8/14/2024	VA5452000536	VA	1200916	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. (OOS)						0 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 or each single unit air-braked vehicle manufactured on or after						4
8/9/2024	KYS197002000	KY	1171252	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
8/8/2024	MS2018010734	MS	1209817	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/31/2024	ALCMAD003504	AL	1189778	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/31/2024	MS1027012448	MS	1186686	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/24/2024	ALSCHP008530	AL	1200741	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/10/2024	AL1311000320	AL	1171239	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/3/2024	TNI035D50021	TN	1171246	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.						3
6/29/2024	ALSCHP008446	AL	1200166	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/29/2024	ALSCHP008448	AL	1202041	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/11/2024	TNI036980040	TN	L3597HY	TN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43A-TPV Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
5/30/2024	MS2005011922	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/22/2024	MILOEDP02617	MI	270970	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/20/2024	ALWBMC003599	AL	1171239	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/20/2024	MS1030011433	MS	1171255	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/17/2024	ALJSBH008142	AL	1209020	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
4/8/2024	KYCV44284866	KY	1171252	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/8/2024	TNI031A30006	TN	1200915	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/3/2024	ALMVCV003787	AL	1200949	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DCUV Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.						1
3/27/2024	MD0251005305	MD	1185941	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/17/2024	AL1961000009	AL	1171241	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/4/2024	ALISCV001321	AL	1171243	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle						4
2/28/2024	SCF379000423	SC	1185794	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1 Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD						1
2/27/2024	KYCV44284746	KY	1180044	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/20/2024	ALCMAD002862	AL	1200949	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/11/2024	ALDBCV002883	AL	1202348	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/8/2024	NDFT19001818	ND	1171245	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/2/2024	MS2010012329	MS	TEMP	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/20/2023	ALBCCV008828	AL	1200949	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LC Improper lane change						5
12/12/2023	GA1318004306	GA	1200741	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/9/2023	TNTFMR000371	TN	1171252	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/25/2023	MS1024012307	MS	1171250	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/23/2023	TXV231190884	TX	1171250	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H4 Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit						4
10/17/2023	GA1422000089	GA	1200948	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation.						3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
10/13/2023	TNTESH006466	TN	1200741	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
10/2/2023	LALALH007283	LA	1171237	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
9/21/2023	ALMVCV003310	AL	1171251	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DCUV Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle						4
9/20/2023	TNTCMS006004	TN	1200741	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
8/28/2023	MIHICKG02303	MI	117249	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
8/28/2023	MS1027011980	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/11/2023	TNTBXH000951	TN	1171236	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/6/2023	ALJHMC007000	AL	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/5/2023	AR560C006939	AR	1171256	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/2/2023	MS1027011939	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/6/2023	TNTFGK000038	TN	1171236	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes						4
5/18/2023	ALRPFA006685	AL	1171236	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/9/2023	AL1912000285	AL	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/26/2023	MS2007011932	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/26/2023	MS2018099897	MS	1171255	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/23/2023	MS1030010841	MS	1185934	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/21/2023	ALMVCV002760	AL	1171246	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/13/2023	MS3010010712	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/26/2023	MSU024000868	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.15(i)(5) Onboard recording device does not display required information						1
1/9/2023	MS1012010933	MS	1171250	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/3/2023	MS1027011592	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/30/2022	AL1836000664	AL	1171248	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/21/2022	ALJMCV000167	AL	1171243	AL	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/19/2022	MSU066009019	MS	1171236	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/28/2022	MS0U34000976	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories						2
10/4/2022	MS2005011093	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/29/2022	MS1030010677	MS	1185946	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/26/2022	MSU049006005	MS	1171237	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/12/2022	MS2006011343	MS	1184603	AL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


Report			Vehicle		Crash
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM

10/6/2023	AL0003710088	AL	1171237	AL	0	1	Yes	No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

1/12/2024	TN0103859830	TN	1180044	AL	0	1	Yes	No	2	2	4

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/17/2011 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 65
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 44
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 21
Total Crashes* : 2

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 8/30/2024, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/17/2011 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 65 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 44 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 21	Total Crashes: 2*
3/17/2011 (Non-Ratable Review) 11/16/2001 (Compliance Review) 3/30/2000 (Compliance Review) 1/28/2000 (Compliance Review) 10/24/1996 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 65 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 47 17.0% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 8/30/2024, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

28.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 28.3 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

28.3 Average Power Units = 39 Current Power Units + 19 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 27 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 154913 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
69,342 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1,964,486 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 28.3 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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